The largest is 31MP APS-C with maximum readout of 12fps at 12-bit - how that will relate to a real-world stills-oriented hybrid camera (acutal fps, dynamic range, monochrome vs colour etc) we shall have to see but this seems to be a significant step forward


http://www.sony-semicon.co.jp/products_en/IS/sensor0/industry/products/industry.html

It may have been lost during the announcement excitement, but Canon will be adding some functionality to the Canon EOS R camera with a firmware update. Expect to see the firmware update released within a couple of months after shipping begins in October.
What’s coming in the firmware?

Eye detect AF in continuous shooting. The EOS R launches with the ability to do this in one shot.
Additional touch bar functionality added.
Continuous shooting in silent shutter mode. The EOS R only allows this feature in single shot at launch.
A “few tweaks” to video functionality. The 4K crop will not be changed, nor will the maximum frame rate in 4K.
Bug fixes

As we learn more about the coming firmware update(s), we’ll let you know. We expect to see a lot of functionality added to the camera over the next year as we have new ergonomics at play with the control ring and the touch bar.

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Jared Polin from FroKnowsPhoto has converted 8 CR3 RAW files to DNG for you to play with. Currently, no Adobe products support the RAW from the Canon EOS R, but that will obviously change closer to the ship date next month.
The RAW files are split between two zip files for you to download.
EOS R RAW 1
EOS R RAW 2
The Canon EOS R uses the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV sensor, but there are likely some tweaks as well as the new DIGIC 8 processor factoring in on any improvements we may see.
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Canon EOS R Preorders*...

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Froknowsphoto has uploaded some interesting RAW files from the R. He had to convert them to DNG so we can all play with them but from what I have briefly seen they are nothing to write home about.

https://froknowsphoto.com/canon-eos-r-raw-files/

And the accompanying YouTube video.

So we now have the 5DR.
It seems a capable camera but its Canon's first real attempt at Full Frame Mirrorless.
Within the next few years it has to produce a 1DR top of the range professional mirrorless.
Besides being built like a brick its got to be top of its class as it will reign for a number of years.
Its got to appeal to Sports photography agencies.
What will the 1DR bring.
Will it reach 20FPS AI Servo
How many MP's to allow 20FPS or beyond to occur.
Could it dissipate the heat for uncropped 4K
Would it have IBIS.
I assume dual cards and silent shutter (usuable for fast moving objects)
Eye focus or some sort of advanced tracking of things like birds.
What would wow you to make it the ultimate mirrorless camera by the time it comes out.

What do you guys think are the chances of us ever seeing another f/1.0 or faster lens made by Canon again, whether it be an RF or EF lens?

Nokishita reported on 08/15/2018 the following unreleased gear appeared for certification at various authorities

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DS 126721
Interchangeable lens camera
made in Japan
SKU: 3075C003AA, 3075C013AA, 3075C023AA
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Battery: LP-E6 / LP-E6N (or equivalent)
The same radio parts as KissM
PC 2357
Digital camera
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Battery: LP-E6 / LP-E6N (or equivalent)
The same radio parts as KissM
Interchangeable lens (5)
SKU: 2439C005AA, 2959C005AA, 2963C005AA, 2972C005AA, 3045C005AA
Production: Japan
Interchangeable lens (3)
SKU: 2965C005AA, 2973C005AA, 3329C005AA
Production: Taiwan or Japan
DS401221
Speedlight
SKU: 3249C003AA
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I assume the following
DS 126721 - EOS R

Below are the 5 lenses SKU: 2439C005AA, 2959C005AA, 2963C005AA, 2972C005AA, 3045C005AA
EF 600 f/4L III
EF 400 f/2.8L III
RF 24-105 f/4L
RF 27-70 f/2L
RF 50 f/1.2L

Below are the two among these three SKU: 2965C005AA, 2973C005AA, 3329C005AA
RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM

DS401221 is the EL-100

Any one else things that way? Is it fair to assume in any case there is one more body (PC 2357) and one more lenses comes out soon? If so any guess what are those could be?

Used cell phone to create a partial screenshot from a paused TV screen during the U.S. Open this evening. Cameras were turned to the press box when the commentators were saying Nishikori could not go anywhere without cameras being everywhere he went. Reminded me of how auto manufactures try to disguise a vehicle in public before its officially released.

The photographer has a DSLR in his lap which the wrapped camera is resting.

There is enough wrap covering the base of the lens to be covering an adapter.

If this thread needs to be moved please move.

I was looking at the $500 discount on the Eos-1DX Mark II today. On the B&H Photo website the discount is valid only until September 8. On the US Canon website the discount is available until September 22.

Two questions:
1. I have regularly followed the discounting from Canon. For this $500 discount which has been going on since at least end of 2017, the discount period has always been a full month. Does ending the discount on September 22 mean something? It's right before Photokina.

2. I have never seen a discrepancy on the discount expiry date between B&H and Canon. This time there is a major discrepancy. Does this mean anything?

Is the EOS R fully weather sealed?
If not what makes the difference full weather sealing (like the 5D or Z6&7) and a camera that only partly or mostly weather sealed?

Does anyone know if the "low power Bluetooth" could be ever turned off with the EOS R?

What would be the expected shutter life for the EOS R, would it be more or less for a mirrorless. Any documentation that show this from Canon?

Thanks

Peter

Is this pricing accurate from B&H for the EF>R lens adapters? The control ring version is the cheapest, but the plain "dumb" adapter is the most expensive?

As of right now, they are listed as follows:

$199.00
Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
B&H # CAMAEFRFCR MFR # 2972C002
Canon EF/EF-S Lens to EOS R Camera
Maintains AF and Image Stabilization
Configurable Control Ring
Dust- and Water-Resistant

$299.00
Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter
B&H # CAMAEFRFDIND MFR # 3443C002
Canon EF/EF-S Lens to EOS R Camera
Maintains AF and Image Stabilization
Includes Drop-In Variable ND Filter A
Dust- and Water-Resistant

$399.00
Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
B&H # CAMAEFRF MFR # 2971C002
Canon EF/EF-S Lens to EOS R Camera
Maintains AF and Image Stabilization
Dust- and Water-Resistant

Hi guys,

currently i am on Canon 6D MI and seriously going in with EOS R, however my current lens set up is Tamron & Sigma lens. (Full Frame lens)
does anyone know if i can port them over onto EOS R?
will there be auto focus lens / lag time?

is there any photographer / reviewers that have tried out third party lens on EOS R?
any pics to share / or thoughts?

thanks!

A while back we heard there would be 2 mirrorless bodies, released by I think halfway through 2019. I recall one being a 30 mp body and the second a lower resolution one. The first part of that post by CR Guy has borne out. I sure hope the second camera is a higher, not lower res body. Just wondering if there is any further info on this? That source seemed to know what they were talking about....

Here is a good basic video of R body layout, functions and performance from cameralabs. Includes some discussion and footage using the R’s video. I have no connection with these people, just thought they did a good job with this video. Scroll down a bit for the video.

https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-eos-r-review/

Hi guys
Do you think Sigma / Tamron will bother making lens for EOS R ? (esp with ISM / VC / anti shake functions)
when do you think they will start appearing onto the market?

thanks!

It looks like Sigma is going to expand their cinema line of lenses by announcing three new cine lenses ahead of IBC 2018, which begins on September 13, 2018.
Lenses to be announced:

Sigma 28mm T/1.5 FF
Sigma 40mm T/1.5 FF
Sigma 105mm T1.5 FF

As we mentioned yesterday, Canon will be announcing a new professional broadcast focused 4K camcorder, new Cinema EOS accessories and a couple of new broadcast lenses.

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Ok so Ive waited for a Canon Mirrorless camera all this time, In the meantime using the Fuji system, which is ok, but not full frame.
With my Eos lenses gathering dust!

Along comes this all singing all dancing Canon R........wait a minute the most important feature of a silent camera...." Single Frame, silent mode??? Are you kidding me, what is Canon doing? ......Saving pixels!

Now i hear they've thought about it, and are adding a firmware upgrade at some point??? So the handbrake can be turned off and it will be hopefully able to shoot, i hope more than 3 frames per sec!! But i guess more than one frame.......is a bonus!!! When do we expect this firmware?

Didn't Canon do the research and ask what was the major points of the Mirrorless camera is, ...but the silent mode!

If they dont get this right now.......the loyalty of pro camera users has gone for good, to Sony, Fuji who know the Mirrorless market, and what is needed.

Just wondering if Canon will ever offer a service to replace the mount on an EF lens with a native RF mount?
Discuss!

I may have missed it, but I haven't seen what RF stands for? Anyone?
Rear Focus?
Reduced Flange?

no 5-axis image stabilization in body like sony and nikon??? canon should do that in their EOS mirrorless camera
this change might better for canon to launch their respective new RF lens series

Over the years there have been quite a few rumors about a 200-600mm lens, some even showed patents.
There has been a lot of discussion and the consensus was that a 200-600 f5.6 is not a viable option, because
it would get too heavy and too expensive to make.

This would mean that canons best bet is to do what nikon did and release a 200-500 f5.6
Has there been any talk about such a lens? when could such a lens be released? possibly
together with the 7d iii next year?



Addendum:

I am hobby wildlifephotographer and value flexibility and portability a lot. That is why i really enjoy the 150-600 super tele zooms.
For the past year i had the tamron 150-600 g2. It has great stabilisation, weights only two kilos and has ok build quality. It had one
Problem though. The image quality wasnt really great. It was ok and most would be happy, but i want to print relatively big and the sharpnes wasnt holding up for that.
Thats why i bought the sigma 150-600 sport. At least my copy of it gets really close to the canon 100-400 ii image quality, so that
is really statisfying. But the stabilisation in the viewfinder is way way worse than tamron or canon and it also weighs one kilo more.

If canon can release a 200-500 f5.6 with sharpness close to the 100-400 ii with their great build quality, their good image stabilisation
and make it relativly light weight, they would have the optimal wildlife lens for people that like to be flexible.

I've been considering a new camera. Currently I have an old (circa 2009) Canon T1i with 2 lenses a 70-300 L and a 24-105 L (v1). I'm very much an amateur and use my camera for a wide range of subjects: my children, landscapes, Formula 1 races, vacation pics, etc. I also have an old Canon HV20 camcorder that has started acting up lately and for me I really need something that does both stills and video well. It would be perfect if I have one camera that works well for both as I need that flexibility. The T1i video function is terrible.

Carrying my T1i with a battery grip and with the 70-300 L never bothers me much so I"m not necessarily concerned with weight or size. I also don't have much of a preference between FF or crop.

IF you were in my shoes, which direction would you go? Upgrade to an 80D, 7D II, M50 with lens adapter? Sell it all and switch to Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Fuji? Wait and hope the 90D is released in the next 2-3 months (probably not likely though). I do think the 80D would be a better option for me than the 7D as I can see the benefits of the tilt/flip and touchscreen, especially with video.

Question for the folks here, which direction would you go were you me? My budget is around $1200-$1500 tops.